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Transport Co-Ordinator
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.7 - 13.7 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Darlington, County Durham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Transport Co-Ordinator
Location: Darlington, DL1 4XT
Pay Rate: £13.70 per hour
Working hours: 40 hours per week - 30-minute unpaid break per day
Standard: 12:00 - 20:00
Training period: Rotating shifts 06:00 - 14:00 / 12:00 - 20:00 / 20:00 - 06:00
Occasional cover: 20:00 - 06:00 (for annual leave/absence cover)Pay Rate: £13.70 per hour
We are currently recruiting for a reliable and organised Transport Co-Ordinator to join a busy team on a temp-to-perm basis with an immediate start.
Our client is a well-established third-party provider of transportation and logistics services, offering Drayage, Global Freight Forwarding and Full Truckload Transport solutions. The company is committed to environmental sustainability, working with customers to create action plans that reduce emissions and improve efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Allocate and monitor driver schedules.
Conduct pre-briefs at the start of shifts and debriefs at the end.
Manage transport issues throughout the day, ensuring customers are kept fully informed.
Complete and maintain accurate driver reports and paperwork.
Organise annual leave cover using agency/subcontractors.
Optimise vehicle efficiency and plan backhaul loads where possible.
Report vehicle defects to the maintenance provider promptly to minimise downtime.
Work closely with Team Leaders and Managers to learn and apply driver compliance (working time directive and driving hours).Requirements:
Willingness to learn on the job, supported by training alongside current Team Leaders.
Ability to work with minimal supervision once trained.
Background in transport, logistics, or planning is highly desirable.
Strong organisational and communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and proactive in a busy, fast-paced environment.Benefits of working with Manpower:
28 days paid holiday (Pro Rata).
Weekly pay.
Access to Manpower Rewards (discounts on retail, leisure, and adventure days).
Access to the MyPath Upskilling Programme for personal and professional development.
Potential for long-term opportunities with a global logistics provider.This role is ideal for someone with excellent organisational skills, strong communication, and a desire to grow within the logistics industry. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity with real progression potential - we'd love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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